Find out how popular the last name Yribe is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Yribe.

Yribe, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Yribe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yribe in America

Yribe is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yribe surname appeared 132 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Yribe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yribe to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Yribe

The surname Yribe likely finds its origins in the Basque region of Spain. The Basque Country, known for its unique language and culture, has a rich tapestry of surnames that often derive from geographical features or occupations. Yribe may be an example of a toponymic surname, which is derived from a place name. The name is thought to originate from the Basque word "Iribe," which means "valley" or "meadow," although exact etymological assertions are challenging due to variations in dialects and historical records.

The earliest references to the name could be traced back to medieval periods, though specific dates are elusive. The surname Yribe does not appear predominantly in major historical manuscripts or records such as the Domesday Book due to its regional specificity to the Basque area and possible later development as a surname. Instead, historical appearances of similar Basque surnames, like Iriberri or Iribarren, which mean "new town" and "amongst the valleys" respectively, are more common in older records.

One of the earliest recorded instances of someone with a similar name is Pedro de Iribe, a landowner registered in the late 16th century. His name appears in land documents detailing the ownership and transactions of lands in rural areas of the Basque Country. Another notable individual is Francisco Yribe, a soldier documented in the early 17th century during the Spanish conquests in the Americas, showing the diaspora and spread of Basque names.

In the 18th century, Mariano Yribe was a prominent figure recognized for his contributions to Basque literature and the preservation of Euskara, the Basque language. He was born in 1721 and died in 1797. His works included several poems and essays reflecting the socio-political atmosphere of the Basque region during that period.

In the 19th century, the migration patterns saw individuals with the surname Yribe moving to the Americas, both to Latin America and the United States. Juan Yribe, born in 1843, is noted in records of immigrants who settled in Argentina, contributing to the agricultural development in the Buenos Aires province. His adaptations showcase the movement and integration of Basque culture into broader Hispanic society.

The surname carries into the 20th century with individuals like Maria Yribe, born in 1899, who was a noted social activist. Her works in advocating for women's rights in Spain during the Franco era are well-documented. Her activism laid foundational efforts for subsequent feminist movements in the region.

The surname Yribe, while not exceptionally common, embodies a rich cultural heritage tied to the Basque landscape and identity. Through historical records and notable individuals, it retains a connection to the valleys and meadows of its region of origin, symbolizing the enduring lineage of Basque traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yribe

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Yribe.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Yribe was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Yribe has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Yribe was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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